30 pictures of amazing banana art

Some Japanese people find the limited space and size of bananas to be a challenge and so carving expressions into them is a pastime that is getting more and more popular. Here are 30 carefully selected art pieces.

Japanese people are said to be skillful with their hands and pay close attention to detail. Also, among the Japanese, there are many people called “otaku” who focus on one thing with excessive zeal and passion. When those people meet bananas, do you know what happens?

28. When you look at this, don’t you hear Darth Vader’s theme song?

29. A huge Titan has arrived!

30 Oh, it’s Skytree…nope, it’s still a banana! You can definitely feel the height thanks to the faithfully reproduced steel frame pattern!

Video

Video showing how to create a banana art by banana carver Keisuke Yamada.

This banana art, where people carve bananas like bronze figures, have become popular in Japan. You can find bananas carved into buildings, anime characters, mascots, girls in bathing suits, and other surprising objects. If you find yourself with some extra time while you’re on a trip to Japan, how about trying to make some banana art yourself? Maybe, if you unexpectedly run into a banana artist, they’ll teach you some tricks and techniques.

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